Wyndham Clark apologizes for his actions at US Open after social media reports that he damaged the locker room

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Wyndham Clark, the professional golfer, publicly apologized for his actions during the US Open, where he reportedly caused damage to the locker room at Oakmont Country Club. This incident followed a disappointing performance for Clark, who finished at 8-over par and did not make the cut for the weekend. The course at Oakmont was particularly challenging, with only one player, J.J. Spaun, managing to finish under par. Following the backlash from social media regarding his actions, Clark expressed his regret at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut, stating, "I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I’m very sorry for what happened." He emphasized his desire to move on from the incident for both his own sake and that of Oakmont and the USGA, indicating his focus on upcoming tournaments and aspirations to qualify for the Ryder Cup and improve his standing in the FedEx Cup rankings.

In addition to his apology, Clark reflected on the frustrations faced by many golfers during the US Open, where several players exhibited visible signs of anger, including throwing and slamming clubs. In stark contrast to his experience at Oakmont, Clark found a renewed sense of optimism during the Travelers Championship, where he opened with a remarkable 6-under 64, placing him tied for second early in the competition. He expressed his fondness for the Travelers Championship, reminiscing about his first Tour event after college and his ambitions to win at the course in the future. Clark conveyed his excitement about participating in the tournament, stating, "I love this place, and it’s special to me," highlighting the positive atmosphere and support provided by the Travelers organization as he prepares for his second round on Friday.

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Professional golferWyndham Clarkexpressed regret Thursday for his behavior at last week’s US Open after reports on social media circulated that he had caused damage to Oakmont Country Club’s venerated locker room.

The course at Oakmont frustrated many of the world’s best golfers last weekend and only one player, winner J.J. Spaun, finished under par. Clark did not make the cut to play over the weekend and finished at 8-over par.

Following his missed cut, reports on social media circulated that Clark had caused damage to Oakmont’s lockers after one of his rounds. At the Travelers Championship on Thursday in Connecticut, Clark apologized for his actions.

“I’ve had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year, some lows. I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I’m very sorry for what happened,” Clark toldreportersat the tournament.

“But I’d also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA, and kind of focus on the rest of this year and things that come up. I still want to try to make the Ryder Cup team. I still am on the outside looking in for the FedEx Cup. So I’m starting to move on and focus on those things.”

He was far from alone in his anger last weekend. Many players were seen throwing clubs, slamming themin frustration, and cursing the brutal course.

Clark tried to erase the memories of his disappointment at Oakmont with an opening round 6-under 64 on Thursday, putting him tied for second in the early afternoon.

He was in a much better mood when he spoke with reporters than he was at the famous country club outside Pittsburgh.

“This place has always been kind of special to me. Getting my first start with Travelers, coming out of college, you don’t know what to expect. It was my first ever Tour event, and having a little faith in me to give me that start – obviously I didn’t play very well, but I remember leaving that year saying, ‘OK, I’m going to win here someday,’” he said.

“I love this place, and it’s special to me. So, regardless, if that happens, I’m always excited to come back to this course, this tournament. They treat us so well. Travelers does an amazing job. I’m happy to be here.”

Clark is set to start his second round on Friday at 12:10 p.m. ET.

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